KeystoneJS

The superpowered Node.js headless CMS for developers

About KeystoneJS

KeystoneJS is an open-source headless CMS and web application platform for Node.js developers. You describe your schema in TypeScript and get a powerful GraphQL API plus a polished admin UI for content and data, with access control, session management, migrations, and automated CRUD included. Keystone deploys anywhere, fits git-based workflows, and is aimed at developers building websites, apps, and commerce experiences who want backend speed without losing control.

KeystoneJS website preview

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KeystoneJS: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers cms, headless, nodejs, graphql, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1164 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

KeystoneJS pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	keystonejs.com

KeystoneJS key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: cms, headless, nodejs, graphql, open source
Official site: keystonejs.com

KeystoneJS FAQ

How much does KeystoneJS cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (keystonejs.com).

What is KeystoneJS used for?

The superpowered Node.js headless CMS for developers Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: cms, headless, nodejs, graphql, open source.

Where can I try KeystoneJS?

On its official site, keystonejs.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

KeystoneJS vs alternatives

	KeystoneJS	ApostropheCMS	CouchCMS	Decap CMS
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	cms, headless, nodejs, graphql, open source	cms, open source, headless, nodejs	cms, php, web design, open source	cms, git, open source
Official site	keystonejs.com	apostrophecms.com	couchcms.com	decapcms.org
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1164 tools. Alongside KeystoneJS, it includes Wagtail, Gotenberg, Luanti, Teleport.

FreeDeveloper Toolscmsheadlessnodejsgraphqlopen-source

Alternatives to KeystoneJS

Tools in the same Developer Tools category that share focus areas with KeystoneJS — worth comparing before you commit:

Developer Tools

ApostropheCMS

Open source CMS for modern websites

Freecmsopen-sourceheadlessnodejs

Developer Tools

CouchCMS

A simple, designer-friendly CMS you can bolt onto existing HTML sites

Freecmsphpweb-designopen-source

Developer Tools

Decap CMS

Git-based CMS for static site generators

Freecmsgitopen-source

Developer Tools

Graphweaver

Data everywhere, instant GraphQL — turn many data sources into one API.

Freegraphqlapitypescriptopen-source

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HTMLy

Databaseless PHP blogging platform and flat-file CMS

Freecmsbloggingphpopen-source

Developer Tools

Magnolia CMS

Headless-capable enterprise CMS in Java

Freemiumcmsjavaenterpriseheadless

More in Developer Tools

Comparing tools in the Developer Tools category? These related listings are worth a look: Wagtail — The leading open-source Python CMS, built on Django; Gotenberg — A Docker-based API for PDF conversion; Luanti — Open-source voxel game engine, formerly Minetest.